sneezing chicks?

[albird101]

I have 7 easter egger chicks as you guys probably know and they sneeze alot, no discharge or anything there super energetic, drink lots of water and eat plenty of food, there basicly normal healthy baby chicks but they sneeze alot, could it be allegies? I have them in a plastic bin with paper towels on the botTom and there food and water dish to one side, my brother has really bad allergies and sneezes alot to so I'm guessing it could be allegies but I wanted to get your opinion thanks

 

[TwoCrows]

Chicks can sneeze a lot. If the bedding is dusty, they will sneeze. Even their own dander will make them sneeze. As long as the sneezes stay dry, then I wouldn't worry about it. Make sure you are not covering the top of the brooder with anything but a screen or wire for good air flow, heat and oxygen exchange.

 

[dawg53]

Welcome to BYC. Feed dust can cause sneezing as well.

 

[albird101]

Thanks guys I just replaced the top with a screen for better ventilation,

 

[Mountain Peeps]

X2 it probably is their bedding that is causing them to sneeze.

 

[drumstick diva]

Hopefully the problem has resolved itself, with improved ventilation

 

[BantamLover21]

Glad you joined us!

 

[Wyandottes7]

Welcome to BYC!

We're glad to have you.

 

[albird101]

Here's an update after studying them for a while I noticed they stuff there whole beaks in the water and start sneezing the excess water out, overall there a good bunch of healthy chicks except this wheather is starting to get really cold so there staying in for the night! really hoping these gals and guys grow quickly haha